Son of Kenzie; fair one
Makensi is a modern phonetic spelling of the Scottish surname Mackenzie. It originates from the Gaelic 'Mac Coinnich', meaning 'son of Coinneach', where Coinneach translates to 'handsome' or 'fair'. While traditionally a patronymic surname, it has evolved into a popular feminine given name in the United States.
Less common today
Makensi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,521 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
